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From www.news24.co.za

Robbers kill restaurant owner
03/07/2004 09:40 - (SA)

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Johannesburg - A restaurant owner was shot dead during an armed robbery in Cresta on Friday, Johannesburg police said.

Abraham Charles Opperman, 35, the owner of the Dros Restaurant in Republic Road, was confronted by three to five armed robbers who entered the restaurant at about 13:00, said Captain Schalk Bornman.

Opperman, who was busy with the daily takings at the counter, was shot once in the chest and died on the scene.

The robbers took the money (the amount is unknown) and fired two more shots on their way out of the restaurant. No one else was injured.

Edited by Elmarie Jack

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Please be on the look out for a SKY BLUE HONDA.
4 African male occupants.

Nissan Bakkie 1400 stolen in Curvy Road and an attempted Citi Golf theft from Morris Road.

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Just to let you know that a Dark Blue Toyota Tazz from XXX Barkston drive was broken into last night. The car radio and speakers were stolen.

Regards
Barkston Resident

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Robbers hold up 250 workers
05/07/2004 16:54 - (SA)

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Johannesburg - Seven armed men robbed the Pick 'n Pay Hypermarket at the Northgate Shopping Centre on Monday morning, West Rand police reported.

Superintendent Milica Bezuidenhout said a guard who was shot in the leg during the robbery was admitted to a local hospital in a stable condition.

"The seven suspects armed with R5 rifles, AK47s and 9mm handguns overpowered and shot a security guard at the staff entrance before gaining entrance to the store at about 06:00."

The men held up 250 staff members at gunpoint for more than two hours. They packed all the stolen money into trolleys and took personal items from staffers before fleeing in a minibus.

The vehicle was forced to a standstill by police and an exchange of gunfire took place.

"During the shoot-out two suspects were shot and injured. Seven were arrested," Bezuidenhout said.

Police confiscated three AK47 rifles, two R5 rifles, two 9mm pistols and ammunition.

Bezuidenhout said an undisclosed amount of money was missing.

Edited by Elmarie Jack
This news item is courtsey of www.news24.com.

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Car Theft from Hillcrest Ave. -+ 1pm 19 July 2004.
Look out for a RED/MAROON CITY GOLF with 3 male occupants.

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VERY IMPORTANT!

Dear Residents

Please note that ATM card swapping rife and in our area!

While the ATM user is using the ATM, a person will attempt to assist you. They are PERSISTENT in attempting to help (even if you do not allow them too) and in the mean time, another of their accomplice(s) is noting down your pin number. They then manage to swap your card, leaving the legitimate ATM user believing that the machine has taken their card.

They then draw your daily cash withdrawal allowance, even before you manage to cancel your card with the bank. If you do not realize immediately that your card is missing, they will draw your daily limit every day, until you realize your card is missing and cancel it.

When you use the ATM, stand very close to it, using your other hand to shield the entering of your pin number. Be alert and periodically check who is standing behind you. If you feel insecure, cancel your transaction and leave the ATM. Changing of and having long (6 digits) PIN numbers may also be a good idea.

These people are professionals, and do their act VERY quickly. It seems that they mainly operate during peak periods (in the morning and late afternoon).

It is therefore suggested that you keep a list of all your account numbers, so in the event of having to cancel your card(s), it will be easier than having to source all account numbers.